Chapter 1 – The Whispers Beneath the Great Tree
(Naruto: The Lost Era – Rise of the First Hokage)
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[KONOHA - MORNING ]]
A gentle breeze rustles through the newly restored Hidden Leaf Village. The skyline gleams with solar-powered towers and cherry blossom trees sway along smooth stone pavements. Children laugh, vendors shout their offers, and shinobi walk with pride. The rebuilt Hokage Monument glows under the rising sun.
[HOKAGE OFFICE ]
Naruto Uzumaki, the Seventh Hokage, is buried under a mountain of paperwork. He's spinning a pen on one finger while Shikamaru leans against the wall with a sigh, holding a mission report.
SHIKAMARU
(sighs)
"You know… you could actually read them before stamping."
NARUTO
(grins, proudly stamping papers blindly)
"Shadow clones, baby! They handle the boring stuff."
SHIKAMARU
"That explains the typo in the 'Diplomatic Mission to Suna' form. You accidentally wrote 'Diplomatic Mission to Sauna.' Gaara was not impressed."
Naruto laughs sheepishly, scratching the back of his head. Shikamaru steps forward, this time serious.
SHIKAMARU
(quietly)
"There's something else, Naruto. Near the Great Tree… the old burial site of fallen shinobi."
NARUTO
(sits straight)
"What happened?"
SHIKAMARU
"Unusual chakra disturbances. Like the ground itself is reacting. People reported mini tremors and sudden chakra drain. Three villagers got hurt."
NARUTO
"…Natural causes?"
SHIKAMARU
"We thought so. But the Great Tree… it's reacting. Almost like it's alive. I'm sending Shikadai, Sarada, and Boruto to investigate. I'd like them to gather chakra samples."
NARUTO
"Good choice. Keep it low-risk. They're sharp enough."
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[HOKAGE OFFICE – FRONT STEPS – MOMENTS LATER]
Boruto steps out, adjusting his mission pouch. Just then, Himawari runs up, arms crossed, pouting.
HIMAWARI
"Boruto! You promised to spend the day with me!"
BORUTO
"Hima, I didn't know I'd get a mission today! Can we go tomorrow?"
HIMAWARI
"Nii-chan! Papa's in the office, Mama's out with Aunt Temari, and now you're ditching me?!"
BORUTO
(awkward pause, scratches neck)
"…Fine. But only because it's a light mission. You stay close, alright?"
Himawari beams and jumps excitedly. A soft, mysterious wind brushes past her hair as they walk toward the village gates.
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Shikamaru: You also attend Konoha Acadmy for ceremony of New batch students, Remember?
Naruto: oh ! I forgot let's go They Invite me Specially to give lecture on Ceremony , please also write a speech for me ( request with smile )
Shikamaru: what a drag , ok
Sikamaru:-
[ KONOHA ACADEMY – LECTURE HALL – ]
Children scream with joy as Naruto enters , Naruto welcome new little ninja and thought them about the "Will of fire " which is speciality of konoha village, and Ask students to share his question which they want to know before becoming a fine shinobi ,the classroom. One bold Genin stands up, pointing at a ninja portrait.
GENIN STUDENT
"Hokage-sama! What's that red spiral on the green jacket? I've seen it on a lot of old ninja photos!"
NARUTO
(smiles nostalgically)
"That symbol? It's the mark of peace… the bond between the Senju and Uzumaki clans. The red spiral represents the Uzumaki's sealing mastery, and the green jacket – the Senju's harmony with nature."
The kids are wide-eyed. Naruto looks down at his hand, thoughtful now.
NARUTO (V.O.)
"…Uzumaki… That's my clan. But why do I know so little about them?"
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[KONOHA LIBRARY – RESTRICTED SECTION – EVENING]
Naruto scrolls through ancient documents in a secluded area. A few scrolls are missing, but he finds one labeled "Uzumaki: Level 2." His eyes narrow.
NARUTO
"There should be a Level 3… Why is it gone?"
The scroll reveals something shocking – a diagram showing a bloodline technique linked to dimensional sealing. A note beside it reads:
"Only a Pure Uzumaki, born with the blood of old, can wield the keys to Time and Space."
Naruto leans back, stunned.
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[ WOODS – NEAR GREAT TREE – NIGHTFALL]
Boruto, Himawari, Shikadai, and Sarada approach the tree. Himawari looks uneasy, clutching her stomach.
HIMAWARI
(whispers)
"My chakra… It's moving weird."
BORUTO
"Don't worry. It's probably just—"
Suddenly, the Great Tree glows faintly. Himawari reaches out and touches the bark. A deep rumble shakes the earth as a hidden door creaks open at its roots.
SHIKADAI
"…That's definitely not normal."
They slowly enter the dark passage. The air inside is thick with chakra, heavier with every step. Strange seals glow faintly on the walls.
As Himawari walks ahead, a seal circle lights up under her feet. A flash – a swirling portal appears. Before anyone can react, she's pulled inside.
BORUTO
"HIMA!!!"
Boruto and Shikadai leap in after her without hesitation. Sarada stands frozen at the edge.
SARADA
"…What the hell was that?!"
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[INT. HOKAGE OFFICE – NIGHT – FLASH TO NARUTO]
Just as Naruto reads the last part of the scroll, a shadow clone bursts in.
CLONE
"Lord Seventh! Emergency! Boruto, Himawari, and Shikadai… they've vanished."
Naruto's face hardens. He clenches the scroll tightly, his heart racing.
NARUTO (V.O.)
"What kind of secrets… did my clan leave behind?"
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TO BE CONTINUED…
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